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5 Tips About Using A Neck Brace For Sleeping

Wearing a neck brace incorrectly can lead to issues. Here are some tips for wearing a cervical collar sitting or resting for long periods can make your neck muscles stiff. Gentle movements like slight walking can help loosen this tension. Find 5 tips for wearing a neck brace for sleeping.

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Intermittent Catheters

Pocket Catheters - A Brief Guide

Pocket catheters are the same as standard catheters, with the added feature of be concealable. They are discreet enough to be carried around in a pocket, a purse, briefcase, backpack, or makeup bag. Some pocket catheters are so compact that they can be hidden within the palm of the hand. They are packed in small packets and can be carried around in the pocket as the name suggests.

Hot/Cold Therapy Systems

Pain Relief Through Cold - Five Best Cold Therapy Systems for 2025

Cold therapy or cryotherapy is used to treat acute injuries to your musculoskeletal system. Anyone who has experienced a sprained ankle or wrist has heard the phrase “put some ice on it.” Applying cold or ice therapy to an acute injury can help shorten recovery time and potentially minimize pain.

TENS and EMS

How to Use TENS and EMS Units for Pain Management & Muscle Stimulation?

TENS is a small, portable and battery-operated machine which is worn on the body. TENS machines send small electronic stimulating pulses across the skin surface and along the nerve strands. This help to ease pain especially in people suffering from painful conditions such as back pain, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain, ankle and foot pain, multiple sclerosis and sciatica.

Relaxation

A Weighted Vest Can Help!!

Many children diagnosed with autism have a hard time calming themselves down or concentrating on certain tasks. Therapy designed to calm these children or help them focus can sometimes benefit from the use of weighted therapy. This type of therapy can also be called deep-touch therapy.

Nebulizer

Does Medicare Cover Nebulizers?

If you have asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, or other respiratory conditions, your doctor may recommend treatment with a nebulizer. A nebulizer is a machine that converts liquid medications into a fine mist that can more easily be inhaled into the lungs.

Seating and Positioning

Floor Sitter - Giving The Support They Need

Autism is a developmental disorder that affects every child differently. The one seemingly common thread to every child on the autism spectrum is a lack of normal development. Occupational therapy can benefit children affected by autism by improving motor skills such as posture and balance. The use of a floor sitter can help achieve some of these motor skill goals.

Menopause

Overcoming Symptoms of Menopause

Menopause presents some uncomfortable symptoms for women going through “the change.” The symptoms can affect many aspects of a woman’s life such as sleep and social interactions. According to the Mayo Clinic, menopause is defined as an occurrence 12 months after your last menstrual period and affects women at the age of 51 on average, but can begin in your 40s.

Nutrition

Malnutrition and the Harm It Does to the Body

Our bodies are designed to extract nutrients from the food we eat. When we fail to intake the proper nutrients our bodies become less efficient and health problems can arise. These problems can include malnutrition. The effects of malnutrition will take their toll on our bodies and the impact of malnutrition can be serious. Proper Diet and Nutrients are the cure for this.

Breast Pumps

The Hygeia Breast Pump: Mom’s Best Friend

Breast-feeding your child is a great way to start your child down a healthy path.Many a times, a mother cannot be with their baby every time, in that case feeding can be done with the help of pumped breast milk.This makes it easier for whoever is caring for the child at that moment to simply grab a bottle full of breast milk when the child requires it. HPFY offers such convenience.

Oxygen Concentrators

Using the Invacare Perfecto2 Oxygen Concentrator

An oxygen concentrator works by concentrating oxygen from the surrounding ambient air, therefore creating a supply of oxygen enriched gas for inhalation. Invacare offers respiratory patients a great option in the Perfecto2 Oxygen Concentrator. Understanding the unit and its proper use can easily make your oxygen therapy more efficient.

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